Serving 460 students in grades 6-12, Wickenburg High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wickenburg High School's student population of 460 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wickenburg High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wickenburg High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#761 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
43%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
52%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wickenburg High School's ranking?
Wickenburg High School is ranked #761 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wickenburg High School?
The graduation rate of Wickenburg High School is 80-84%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Wickenburg High School?
460 students attend Wickenburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Wickenburg High School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wickenburg High School?
Wickenburg High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wickenburg High School offer ?
Wickenburg High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Wickenburg High School part of?
Wickenburg High School is part of Wickenburg Unified District (4236) School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break (No School)
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break (No School)
March 10, 2025 (Monday)
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